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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,116.57, 41,559.74 and 17,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,116.57, 41,559.74 and 17,370.27 is: 23,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,116.57 : 41,559.74 = 17,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,116.57/41,559.74 = 17,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,116.57x = 41,559.74 × 17,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,116.57x = 721,903,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,903,883.22/30,116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,970.33

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